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Pentagon Eyes Bitcoin Infrastructure as Strategic Asset, Hegseth Says
Key Takeaways: Pete Hegseth told Congress on April 30, 2026, that Bitcoin efforts are classified inside the Pentagon. Samuel J. Paparo Jr. confirmed INDOPACOM runs
Defillama Confirms April 2026 as Crypto’s Most-Hacked Month With 30 Incidents
Key Takeaways: Defillama confirmed April 2026 as the most-hacked month in crypto history, with 28-30 incidents totaling over $625M stolen. Drift Protocol lost $285M on
Prediction Market Leader Polymarket Deploys Chainalysis Security Tools – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Polymarket selected Chainalysis to deploy a first-of-its-kind onchain solution for monitoring trading activity. The 2024 partnership introduces bespoke anomaly models to detect insider
Canadian Pension Giant Grabs 1.38M MSTR Shares Worth $219M
Key Takeaways: AIMCo, Canada’s $195B asset manager, bought 1.38 million MSTR shares worth $219M in its first bitcoin-linked bet. Canada’s top institutions, including RBC and
BYDFi Reviews 6th Anniversary with Prediction Market Launch
PRESS RELEASE. VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 30, 2026 – Global crypto exchange BYDFi is approaching the close of its month-long 6th anniversary season, marking a new
ViaBTC CEO Defines Blockchain’s Role as Crypto Market Matures
PRESS RELEASE. As the crypto market matures, ViaBTC, a global cryptocurrency mining pool, is bringing sharper focus to blockchain’s role in modern finance. With institutional
Wasabi Protocol Loses $5M After Attacker Seizes Deployer Admin Key Across 3 Chains
Key Takeaways: An attacker drained $4.5M to $5.5M from Wasabi Protocol by compromising the deployer EOA admin key on April 30, 2026. Virtuals Protocol froze
From Bitcoin to AI, the Race for Power Is Going Off-Grid
This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data,
Meta Introduces USDC Stablecoin Payouts for Creators in the Philippines
Meta has launched a new payout option allowing eligible creators in the Philippines and Colombia to receive their platform earnings in cryptocurrency. The program utilizes
Maduro Raid Commando Pleads Not Guilty After $400K Polymarket Bet on His Own Mission
Key Takeaways: Van Dyke pleads not guilty to five federal charges in Manhattan federal court Apr 28. Defense attorney Mark Geragos signals plan to challenge